Senior at Olentangy Liberty High School

Her X Factor: She weathered the loss of her father while remaining the friendly, kind-hearted, compassionate personality that makes her loved by peers and adults alike

Future ambitions: Her entire family has attended the University of Kentucky, so it's no surprise she is headed there in the fall to study engineering. "I also want to participate in Dance Blue," says Erin, whose sister started the 24-hour dance marathon benefiting pediatric oncology.